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Danger in the classroom: elemental mercury poisoning in primary school students. Eurasian J Med. 2025, 57(4), 1062, doi: 10.5152/ eurasianjmed.2025.251062.  \n1 Department of Forensic Medicine, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye 2Department of Morgue, Council of Forensic Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye  \nReceived: June 24, 2025  \nRevision Requested: July 7, 2025  \nLast Revision Received: September 4, 2025  \nAccepted: September 9, 2025  \nPublication Date: November 25, 2025  \nCorresponding author: Talip Vural  \nE-mail: [talip.vural@atauni.edu.tr](talip.vural@atauni.edu.tr)  \n[DOI: 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2025.251062](DOI: 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2025.251062)  \nContent of this journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.  \nABSTRACT  \nBackground: Mercury is a heavy metal that has the potential to exert a deleterious effect on human health. The purpose of this article is threefold: firstly, to raise awareness of the issue; secondly, to offer solutions; and thirdly, to contribute to the existing literature on the subject by examining cases of elemental mercury poisoning that occurred in a primary school.  \nMethods: In 2019, 34 cases of mercury poisoning due to mercury bottle (used in the laboratory) spillage ina primary school were examined, and control examinations were performed in 2024.  \nResults: The demographic composition of the cases was as follows: 58.8% of the subjects were male, with an average age of 9 years. The research revealed that 47 . 1% of cases were exposed to elemental mercury for a period of 4 days, 76.5% of cases involved manual contact with mercury, 82.4% of cases presented symptoms, the mean blood mercury level was 46.62 μg/L, and 2,3-dimercaptopropane-1 -sulfonic acid (DMPS) treatment was administered to the cases.  \nConclusion: Elevated blood mercury levels were found to be associated with more severe clinical manifestations. The study concluded that a 7-day intravenous administration of DMPS exhibited a high degree of therapeutic efficacy. In order to prevent poisoning from mercury and similar substances in educational establishments, it is essential to raise awareness of toxic substances, establish emergency chemical safety and medical health protocols, and prohibit the use of toxic substances such as mercury and devices containing these substances.  \nKeywords: Forensic, medicine, mercury poisoning, pediatrics, toxicology  \nIntroduction  \nMercury (Hg) is a heavy metal that occurs naturally in the environment, including air, water, and soil. It has the potential to cause serious toxic effects on human health through environmental and occupational exposure. Elemental (metallic) mercury, organic mercury (methyl and ethylmercury), and inorganic mercury (mercuric chloride) are all found in the environment. These forms have been shown to have serious toxic effects. 1-4 Elemental mercury is a shiny, silvery, odorless, and easily evaporated substance. The elemental form of mercury is found in instruments such as sphygmomanometers, thermometers, barometers, batteries, electrical appliances, and in laboratories. Exposure to elemental mercury typically occurs in instances where metallic mercury is spilled or where products containing metallic mercury are broken, resulting in the mercury coming into contact with the atmosphere. Exposed mercury evaporates easily at room temperature, is taken into the body by inhalation, is lipid-soluble, and binds to the proteins of enzymes in the body, producing toxic effects.3-5 The clinical manifestations of mercury intoxication are contingent upon the specific form of mercury, the route, and duration of exposure. It is widely acknowledged that all forms of mercury have diff","cbCaidlkTWahHXMm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidlkTWahHXMm","pdf",819753,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n# Materials and Methods","[{\"question\":\"What was the purpose of the article on elemental mercury poisoning in primary school students?\",\"answer\":\"The article aimed to raise awareness of the issue, offer solutions, and add to the literature by examining elemental mercury poisoning cases in a primary school setting.\"},{\"question\":\"How were the cases and follow-up examinations handled in the study?\",\"answer\":\"In 2019, 34 mercury-poisoning cases caused by mercury bottle spillage in a primary school were examined, and control examinations were performed in 2024.\"},{\"question\":\"What did the study report about exposure, symptoms, and blood mercury levels?\",\"answer\":\"Most patients were male with an average age around 9 years; exposure often lasted several days, many involved manual contact, most presented symptoms, and the mean blood mercury level was reported as 46.62 μg/L.\"}]","Danger in the Classroom - Elemental Mercury Poisoning in Primary School Students | PDF",1790704880,15]